African Violets and Gesneriads: Some of my very first plants, 0 by critterologist

critterologist wrote:
Oh, I love all of those! Thanks for sharing your pictures.... Those "firsts" that start off a collection are always extra special!

I think that's one of the reasons I like my "Big Blue noid" so much! (Also, it's proven to be tough, widely adaptable, and nearly ever-blooming, so it's often the one I give to people who don't think they can grow AVs!)

I had AVs back in high school, but this is the one that started off my current collection!
(Yeah, I know most of you have seen this photo before, LOL!)